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The Parable of the Sower

Landscape painting with a biblical story. A spring scene in 16th century Flanders, with a farmer sowing wheat, has been transformed into the Parable of the Sower. Jesus stands on right with three disciples, wearing clothes of the Roman period, and in the middle distance are a church, farm and manor house. Size: Diameter: 25.4 cm (Circular)

Artist / Maker: Abel Grimmer (c1573-c1619)

School: Flemish

Place: Netherlands

Object Type: oil on panel

Actual Date: c.1596

Century: 16th century

Materials: Panel, Oil

Museum Accession Number: B.M.237